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The Blue Diamond Mine has operated on the land since the 1920s. Gypsum has been mined at the site, which is known as Blue Diamond Hill and is located west of Las Vegas.Blue Diamond Hill is located near the eastern edge, but not inside, of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, near the community of Blue Diamond, Nevada.
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A synthetic or composite tile roof, showing fading and delamination from exposure to sun. Plastic tiles, marketed as composite or synthetic tiles, became available towards the end of the 20th century. Their exact invention date is unclear, but most became available around the year 2000. [59] [60]
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[3] [7] [8] Gypsum was mined at the top of Blue Diamond Hill and was transported by tram to the area below, where it was processed. [3] [9] The Blue Diamond Corporation subsequently built a company town in 1942, named Blue Diamond, Nevada. [3] The mine, plant, and mill were expanded over the next decade. As of 1954, it had 325 employees. [10]